A heart perfusion imaging scan, or myocardial perfusion scan, is a test that tells doctors how well a person’s heart pumps blood. Doctors may use this test when diagnosing the cause of chest pain or deciding on a treatment plan. A heart perfusion imaging ...

The procedure uses radioactive “tracers” injected into your bloodstream that are viewed under specialized imaging equipment. In the case of detecting birth defects, the scan is performed early in life on newborns or young children. The procedure can ...

Pain in your upper right belly a couple of hours after a large or fatty meal is one of the first signs that you may have gallstones. To figure it out, your doctor may want you to have a test called a hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan. It's also ...

The company is working to strengthen its fundamentals using additions like membership card scanners, CEO Ron Vachris said. “This isn’t about technology for technology’s sake.”

A nuclear bone scan is an imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to create three-dimensional (3D) images of the bones. Doctors use bone scans to diagnose and monitor bone diseases, such as cancers, infections, and fractures. Keep reading to ...

Jan. 25, 2006 — -- Parents who want to pick up their kids at school in one New Jersey district now can submit to iris scans, as the technology that helps keep our nation's airports and hotels safe begins to make its way further into American lives.

The AHA has released its 2026 Environmental Scan, a comprehensive resource designed to help hospitals and health systems navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. The scan provides data and trends that leaders can use to support strategic planning efforts.

A new study has found that a special artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help predict heart attacks and death in people who have signs of stable heart disease. The study was presented at EACVI 2025, a big medical conference held by the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.